250th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the USO

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia/Released 251107-M-HJ365-7267.JPG

Dec 1, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea, cuts the ceremonial cake using a Mameluke Sword during a U.S Marine Corps 250th birthday cake cutting ceremony at United Service Organizations on USAG Camp Humphrey’s, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

8000

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